As one of America’s oldest open air markets, Boston’s Harmarket is a cultural cornerstone of the city. Nestled in the heart of Boston’s historic downtown, and mere footsteps away from Faneuil Hall and the North End, Haymarket is a bustling hub for fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood. It’s a place where you can connect with the history and culture of the city while experiencing the sights and sounds of one of America’s oldest open-air markets.

Haymarket’s tradition of selling fresh, affordable produce in Boston dates back almost 300 years. Today, the vendors continue the centuries-old tradition of providing Bostonians with fresh produce at some of the lowest prices in New England. With over 40 independent vendors, historic pubs and restaurants, and ethnic groceries, you will never leave Haymarket disappointed.

The first of four parts of The Haymarket Project, which tells the stories of the diverse array of vendors in Boston's Haymarket across four seasons of one year. Produced in partnership with the Haymarket Pushcart Association as part of Historic New England's Everyone's History initiative.

The second of four parts of The Haymarket Project, which tells the stories of the diverse array of vendors in Boston's Haymarket across four seasons of one year. This section interviews vendors in the Boston Market Terminal and features archival images from the early twentieth century.

My aim is to demonstrate the necessary effort and sacrifice required to run the market and hope to shed some light on the important role that Boston's Haymarket and all similar local markets around the country play in the livelihood of its vendors, contentment of its customers, tradition they preserve and authenticity they give to the city.